Since Windows 10 was released by Microsoft in 2015, users around the world have been left frustrated with the constant automatic software updates, which could appear at any time, and take hours to complete.

But the firm has revealed that users will soon be able to pause the updates, and postpone them for up to 35 days.

The update comes as part of Microsoft's Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15002, which is expected to be rolled out to the public in February.

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Since Windows 10 was released by Microsoft in 2015, users around the world have been left frustrated with the constant automatic software updates, which could appear at any time, and take hours to complete (stock image)

THE UPDATE

Microsoft has added an option that will enable you to pause updates on your computer for up to 35 days.